On Sunday June 8th 2025, the members and friends of First Unitarian Church of South Bend gathered for an important and historic all-congregational meeting. The purpose of the gathering was to consider a change to the name by which the congregation is publicly known—its “doing business as” or DBA name. After thoughtful discussion and community … Continue reading Unitarian Universalists of South Bend: A Name Chosen Together
Join us for an evening of laughter, music, and connection at Karaoke Night at First Unitarian Church! Whether you’re a regular on the mic or someone who’s only ever sung into a shampoo bottle, this event is for you. 📅 Saturday, May 31st at 6:00 PM📍 In the Sanctuary at First Unitarian Church – 801 … Continue reading 🎤 Karaoke Night at First Unitarian – May 31st at 6 PM
On Monday, March 31st at 6:00 PM, First Unitarian Church of South Bend will host a Trans Day of Visibility event, an evening dedicated to honoring, uplifting, and supporting transgender individuals in our community. Whether you identify as transgender, are an ally, or are seeking to learn more, we invite you to be part of this meaningful gathering. … Continue reading Trans Day of Visibility with the UUs
Due to the dangerous windchills from -20 to -15 which can produce frostbite in 15-30 minutes, the administrative office at First Unitarian will be closed January 21st, 2025. The office manager will still be available and working from home. You can reach her by emailing office@firstunitarian.us We hope everyone stays safe out there. Learn more … Continue reading Admin Office Closed Due to Weather Jan 21, 2025
At our core, we Unitarian Universalists believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every person, and that includes honoring every form of love people bring to our community. Whether you identify as queer, polyamorous, straight, romantic, platonic, or anywhere in between—or whether you just want to celebrate some self-love—we welcome you this Valentine’s Day … Continue reading Love is Love Dinner Date 2025
2024 has been an exciting year here at First Unitarian Church. Together we’ve gone through many big changes and had many wonderful adventures together. Here are a few of the highlights from this year: January This month we had an all-congregational meeting. Traditionally we have just one of these per year, but due to many … Continue reading A Year of Community and Connection: First Unitarian Church 2024 Highlights
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Join us in celebrating the seven new members who recently joined First Unitarian Church of South Bend! We welcomed them with introductions, signing the book, and our annual Cookie Walk fundraiser. We’re excited to grow together with Gen XMZ and all members, looking forward to many joyous moments ahead!
Celebrate the success of our Friendsgiving-themed UU Service Auction! From raising over $12,000 to enjoying Thanksgiving-inspired food and hilarious jokes from Justine Backus, our community came together for a night of generosity and joy. Read the full recap and see how you can still participate!
First Unitarian Church’s annual Activity Fair introduces new community members to its 25 groups, predominantly committees crucial for church operations, such as Marketing and Peace & Social Justice. Special interest groups like Gen XMZ also participated. Attendees could win concert tickets by engaging with at least 10 groups. The fair aims to spark interest and raise awareness.
